On 5/16/1987 , the vessel LIL TRAPPER (Official Number 326928) was involved in a collision - struck by vessel in ALONGSIDE GEODUCK FLOATS, TOFINO HBR, B.C.,.

The vessel, with 3 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

STRUCK LIL TRAPPER DUE TO A MALFUNCTION OF THE ENGINE TRANSMISSION. Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-87. Damage to the vessel was indicated as TOTAL LOSS

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SE at 6.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 6/14/1989 .